Ca. 1-100 AD. A captivating bronze statuette of the goddess Diana, also known as Artemis in Greek mythology. This exquisite piece depicts the goddess in a standing pose, perched atop a spool-shaped integral base, showcasing her divine grace and majesty. With her sandals and flowing chiton, Diana embodies the ideal of feminine beauty and strength. Her right hand reaches back to draw an arrow from her quiver, poised and ready to unleash her fearsome power. The attention to detail in the rendering of her face is stunning, with large, attentive eyes, a subtle nose, and full, slightly parted lips. Her hair, arranged in an enchanting coiffure, further enhances the goddess's divine allure. In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and childbirth. She was highly revered as a protector of women and children, as well as a patron of nature. Her influence extended beyond the realm of the physical world and into the spiritual, where she was also considered the goddess of the moon. Cf. The Getty Museum, Object Number: 57.AB.15.Size: L:190mm / W:70mm ; 780gProvenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.